Windham County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,558 students in Windham County, CT (there are 41 public schools, serving 15,225 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
38% of private schools in Windham County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,558
  • Average Tuition: $31,695
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 45%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 28%
  • View Windham County, CT School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,558
  • Average Tuition: $31,695
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 45%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 28%
  • View Windham County, CT School Trends

Top Ranked Windham County Private Schools (2026-27)

Rectory School Photo
Gr: K-9 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 30
528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
(10)
Marianapolis Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 46
Catholic
26 Chase Road
Thompson, CT 06277
(860) 923-9245
Map of Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-girls | Specialized Curriculum
41 Newport Road
Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 771-8565
Pomfret School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 18
398 Pomfret St
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 963-6120
Map of St. James School
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
120 Water Street
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 774-3281
TLC Rolling Ridge Photo
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
Rt. 169
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-5619
Map of Maranatha Sda Regional School
Gr: 3-9 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
126 Quarry St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-4984
Map of Northeast Cdt
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
934 N Main St
Danielson, CT 62391
(860) 779-2101
Map of Putnam Science Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students
18 Maple Street
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 928-5010
Map of River Run Academy At The Susan Wayne Center Of Excel
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Special Education School
75 Church St
Thompson, CT 06277
(860) 928-5900
Map of St. Mary St.. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Catholic
35 Valley St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 423-8479
Map of Windham Cdt
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
Special Education School
345 Jackson St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-1311
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Windham County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Plainfield Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Catholic
120 Prospect Street
Moosup, CT 06354
(860) 564-3476
Map of St. Mary School
Gr: K-9 | 154 students
Catholic
23 Marshall St
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 928-7046

Overview

Category
This State (CT)
US
# Schools
13 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
1,558 Students
64,550 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
28%
32%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
262 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
71%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
18 courses
Average SAT score
1190
(Out of 1600)
1255

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,695
$29,145
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,550
$3,778
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,875
$18,064
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
72%
Average Endowment Size
$26 million
$65.67 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
10 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
146 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%

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# Hispanic Students
122 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%

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# Black Students
111 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%

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# White Students
1,067 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
66%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
150 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
9%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Windham County, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Windham County, CT include Rectory School, Marianapolis Preparatory School, and Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Windham County?
12 private schools are located in Windham County.
How diverse are private schools in Windham County?
Windham County private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Windham County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Windham County are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Windham County?
38% of private schools in Windham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Windham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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